Presented to WSU Ag Extension Conference March 7, 2007 Spokane, WA

1. Presented to WSU Ag Extension Conference March 7, 2007 Spokane, WA

2. Energy: The Linchpin of Our Economy Fundamental to our prosperity Contributes to our quality of life Historically has been abundant and affordable

3. Fossil based energy systems are not sustainable World oil reserves are limited in supply and located in volatile parts of the world Dependence on foreign oil is increasing

4. Costs of oil, natural gas and electricity are skyrocketing Emissions from burning of fossil fuels are impacting the environment

5. Total Domestic Energy Production and Consumption 127.0 } 99.7 40.4 } 86.6 29.3 70.4 Quads of Energy Prod Prod Cons Cons 2004 Act. 2025 Fcst. Source: EIA Annual Energy Outlook 2006

6. 25x’25 Initiative: Renewable energy initiative born in the ag and forestry sectors Supported by the Energy Future Coalition Seeks to forge consensus on a new energy future Focuses on economic, national security and environmental benefits

7. Formed in Spring 2004 Organized to explore agriculture and forestry’s role in energy production Three-phase project - create a vision - build an energy alliance - construct an implementation strategy

8. Phase One: • Development of a draft vision • Core questions: • What role can the farm and forestry sectors play? • How big a contribution? • What has to happen?

9. Our Conclusions: Ag and forestry can play a major role in helping the nation achieve energy independence. An enormous and historic opportunity is on the horizon. It is time for the ag and forestry sectors to come together and work collaboratively to capitalize on these opportunities.

10. Our Vision: By the year 2025, America’s farms, ranches and forests will provide 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the U.S. while continuing to produce safe, abundant and affordable food, feed and fiber. 25x’25

11. We will meet this goal by: • Producing transportation fuels • Harnessing wind energy • Converting biogas emissions • Capturing solar energy • Providing biomass for generating heat and power

12. This is a food, feed, fiber and fuel vision, that is economically viable for our society. • With emerging technology we can produce multiplecommodities.

13. 25x’25 Today (2004) Goal (2025) 31.7 Quads Renewable Energy 5.74 Quads Renewable Energy 99.7 Quads Total Energy Consumed 127.0 Quads Total Energy Consumed

14. What’s in it for ag and forestry? • Increased farm income • Added value uses • Alternative enterprises • More productive uses of marginal lands • Assist in resolution of air, water and soil quality problems • Reduced reliance on government payments • Enhanced rural economies

15. What’s in it for the Nation? Enhanced national security Improved environment Revitalized economy

18. Phase Two: • Spent 2005 testing the vision • Building an ag/forestry renewable energy alliance • Culminated in Spring 2006 with • National Ag/Forestry Renewable Energy Summit in Washington, DC

19. Univ. of Tennessee Study Objectives Determine the ability of America’s farms, forests and ranches to provide 25% of U.S. total energy needs in 2025 Assess the economic impacts of achieving the 25x’25 goal on the ag sector and the overall economy

20. Study Results America’s farms, forests and ranches can play a significant role in meeting the country’s energy needs. The 25x’25 goal can be met while continuing to provide safe, abundant and affordable food, feed and fiber.

21. By 2025, America’s farms, forests and ranches can annually produce: 86 billion gallons of ethanol 1.1 billion gallons of biodiesel 932 billion kwh of electricity 15.45 quads of energy from biomass

22. Phase Three: • Bringing the vision to life

23. 2006 objectives: Expand national alliance Establish 25x'25 as a national goal Form state level 25x'25 alliances Construct an implementation plan

24. 16 Governors MT KY NE VT MN IL KS AL PA NM MI NH IN WI CA VA 6 Former Governors FL MD ID IA NY OH

25. State alliance activity: Formed in KS, NE, TX, IA, MT, IN, CO PA and OH Forming in MS, CA, FL, GA, ID, LA WA, OR andME Action pending in VA, VT, MN, AL, IL, NV, KY, WY andAR

26. Nearly 400 farm, business, energy and environmental organizations American Farm Bureau Federation National Corn Growers Association American Soybean Association National Education Association Deere & Company “Big 3” Automakers – Ford, Daimler Chrysler, GM American Council on Renewable Energy American Wind Energy Association Izaak Walton League of America Natural Resources Defense Council

27. 4 State Legislatures CO NE VT KS

28. Now reaching out to: - environmental - conservation - labor - religious - energy and other partners

29. Implementation strategy: Process began in July Guided by “yes—if” principle Endorsing stakeholders will work collaboratively to build the 25x’25 Implementation Plan “Whats” and “hows” to get to 25x’25

30. Why now? We have the technology, capacity and leadership to offer new energy solutions. These solutions will enhance farm income and strengthen rural communities. The public is behind us.

31. Voters say they support a new energy policy even if it costs billions more. The country is facing an energy crisis. Having reliable energy is fundamental to economic prosperity, our national security, and protecting the environment. We need more ambitious and creative thinking behind a new energy policy for the future. 91% There is no energy crisis facing this country. We are meeting our energy needs and prices have stabilized. Radically changing our energy policy would require billions of dollars, and there are simply too many other important priorities right now. 9%

32. We Need Your: Involvement Insight Expertise Leadership skills

33. Please join us in bringing the vision of 25x’25 to life. www.25x25.org